Return to Coppinger Cove RSVP ONLY
Thu, Nov 09
|Coppinger Cove Baptist Church
This RSVP stage of registering. Everyone is chosen purely by timestamps. (first come first serve) This does not officially register you for the event. We will send you an invite via email or messenger to confirm you as a guest, patreon, and veteran.
Time & Location
Nov 09, 2023, 7:00 PM EST – Nov 12, 2023, 7:00 PM EST
Coppinger Cove Baptist Church, 1365 Coppinger Cove Rd, Sequatchie, TN 37374, USA
Guests
About the Event
This RSVP stage of registering. We will send you an invite via email or messenger once we reach our guest, patreon, and veteran. Everyone is chosen purely by timestamps. This does not officially register you for the event. This is the process due to ensuring a 2 veterans, 1 patreon beyond the intial 5 get to go.Â
All is determined by timestamp of registration
5 will be general VU (first 5 to register)
1 will be VU Patreon (First Patreon on the timestamp not in the initial 5)
2 will be VU Veterans to honor Veterans day weekend (First 2 Veterans on the timestamp not in the initial 5)
2 will be picked by Sean to help with ride support
*Simply put.. first come first serve*
Registration opens Sept 26th @ 7pm est
First to register is who comes. See below for details
***STOP AND READ BELOW***
It is VERY important if you are considering going on this ride to read ALL the details below. If you are one to skip the work of reading things like rig requirements and registration details…..I'm sorry but this is not the ride for you.
***I highly recommend saving date and time registration opens on a calendar or phone alarm so you do not miss out**** Before rushing to register please make sure you understand the expectations of this ride. ***
Ok now that's over with…..who's ready for an adventure like no other?
Goooood day you adventure seeking VU folks!
Guess what time it is? It's time to return to the most wild place on the East coast ……Coppinger Cove!
What?
Coppinger Cove is a very special place near Chattanooga, TN. We love this place so much! It is not a stock friendly area. The cove requires team work, a well prepared rig, and a sense of adventure!
When?
****First come registration will open
Tues Sept 26th @ 7pm Eastern time*****
The ride is scheduled for
Thurs Nov 9th - Sun Nov 12th
Rally Thurs 9th , Leave trail system 12th Sunday afternoon around 1pm (there is no way to cut this trip short, you must come for the entirety)
Where?
You will have 3 options to rally up with us.
#1 (Preferred)
Meet Sean Thurs evening at a predetermined spot before the trailhead. (possibly gas station or church or TBD)
#2 EXPERIENCED ONLY
Get to rally camp on the trail Thurs at any time possible This option is only avail if you've been before due to gate keeper obstacles)
#3 NOT RECOMMENDED
Meet Friday morning before 8am drivers meeting. (This option is in an emergency only and  if you've been before due to gatekeeper obstacles)
Rig Requirements?
This trail will cause body damage if a rig that is not capable attempts it. There are muiltple river crossings. The water levels can get high unexpectedly. NO EXCEPTIONS on required items below
*Sliders (required)
*Skids (required) factory is fine is fine
*Rear and Front recovery points (required)
*Recovery gear (required)
*Differential breathers (required)
*First aid kit (required)
*Fire extinguisher (required)
*TREADlightly certification (required for all VU rides) see note below
*Snorkel (required)
*Front bumper and rear armored bumper (highly recommend)
*Winch (highly recommend)
*GMRS radio (highly recommended or we will loan you one)
*33in all terrain tires MINIMUM (required)
*35in MTs (highly recommended)
***Adventurous spirit 100% required
If you register on the website and do not meet the required minimums above, you will be removed and your spot  passed down to the next person in the timestamp. The Cove can be a dangerous place and is not the place to be under built. We value safety above all else. VU host other rides that do not require these type of requirements.
Max rig count ?
We will bring appx 10 rigs
Wait-list?
The remaning 10???? If someone cancels we will refer to the timestamp on the registration and invite that person.
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE once a total of 20 registrations ( 10 going \ 10 wait-list)
We will notify those that made the cut vs wait-list after we reach 20.
Sorry but this is the easiest way for us to do things.
IF YOU DONATED AND DONT MAKE THE RIDE, WE WILL REFUND 100% OF YOUR DONATION BACK TO YOU
A DONATION DOES NOT DETERMINE IF SOMEONE GOES OR NOT
Cost?
This is a Venture Unknown LLC event.  We do not charge for rides. There is an option on the website to pay what you want if you choose. We treat everyone the same regardless. The generosity is very appreciated when people do opt to pay  and help with things like printing event stickers , patches, and a recovery fund if we need to help someone get home etc….
IF YOU DONATED AND DONT MAKE THE RIDE, WE WILL REFUND 100% OF YOUR DONATION BACK TO YOU
A DONATION DOES NOT DETERMINE IF SOMEONE GOES OR NOT
Communications?
Before the ride ….
We will have one video conference call sometime after registration closes to answer questions and concerns. It is requested you make time for this call. Link will be emailed. Â An event chat on FB messenger will be created appx 1 week before the ride. All communications besides the above will be through email or in the discussion below this event on FB.
On the trail we will use GMRS radios Ch 17 or 462.600
Important notes……
*Treadlightly online awareness course is required for all VU rides. It's free and takes 30 mins. https://treadlightly.org/learn/online-courses/
*Bring minimum 2 bundles of firewood per rig.
*VU Code of conduct will be shared as well as a waiver. Both will need to be acknowledged during registration
*Hashtag for this ride? #etc3 (Explore the Cove part 3)
*Please refer to FB discussion to ask any questions, voice concerns, or get excited.
**** DO NOT PM Sean unless it truly is personal******
*More info on joining the VU Patreon and join the fun!
patreon.com/ventureunknown
*Any of the above is subject to change at our discretion.